Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Prison Service
One Lochside, 1 Lochside Avenue
Edinburgh
EH12 9DJ
UK
Contact person: Chris Johnston
Telephone: +44 1313303779
E-mail: Chris.Johnston@prisons.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.sps.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00384
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
SPS-02272 Provision of Bedding Items
Reference number: SPS-02272
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39512200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has a requirement for the Provision of Bedding Items. The SPS is looking for a supplier of these items for its 16 operational establishments where approximately 7,500 prisoners are located across Scotland. The goods supplied under this contract shall include but not limited to:
Single Duvets;
Pillow Cases;
Single Fitted Sheets;
Single Duvet Covers; and
Towels.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Duvets
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39512200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
all of Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Bedding Items
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39143110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
all of Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SPS will commence this procurement process in good faith and with the intention of awarding a contract. Following publication of the Contract Notice, an Invitation to Tender (ITT) will be published by SPS and will be made available to bidders on Public Contract Scotland-Tender (PCS-T). Tender responses will then be evaluated by the SPS in accordance with the ITT.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/06/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=795071.
(SC Ref:795071)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/04/2025